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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1902
Page
3
Hundreds of day laborers were brought to Joplin with false promises of work. They arrived destitute, lacked meals, and are being cared for by police. Some report health issues and mistreatment, while others claim they were charged for basic help and transportation.
Young Corbett and trainer Tuinill arrive in Cincinnati for a pre fight training camp at Price Hill. Corbett, weighing around 130 pounds, plans to start hard road work soon while awaiting better health and a clear path to a Detroit bout with McGovern. He discusses finances, backers, and the potential date and venue, noting the Southern Athletic Club interest and recent east coast defenses.
A report notes Joby T Brush favoring leasing Manhattan Field to the American League. The piece cites quotes and reactions from figures including Jacobs and others, detailing debate over control of the property and the league’s stance during league discussions. It mentions a train wreck near Philadelphia and updates on Brooklyn players and status.
The article states Derby shows a burst of speed rivaling the champion, leaving his owner confident he will soon eclipse the sun and match the wondrous performance attributed to Robert Sett.
Corbett departs for Hot Springs with Johnny McGrice and a crew including Winnie Connor and Joe Humphreys to prepare in January. The group plans parlor stays at the Norwood Inn in Cincinnati during rigorous training as Terry aims for a title showdown with Eddie Cain. Harris backs the fighter, wagering up to 20,000 on the next match.
St Louis on December 18 reports Frank De Hens Robison, owner of the St Tauleius of the National League, has dropped about $60,009 in a club venture struck by a fire. The loss centers on last season when the American League club won the revelnts, with Cincinnati’s Garry Hermann offering aid. Burkett remains unsettled, and Amierforn League owner W H Hedges says he wants no manager changes.
Horace Wilson resigns as secretary of the Trotting Association in New York after previously leaving the Kentucky Horse Breeders' association for a Road Drivers' track role at Empire City. His departure, reported due to low public patronage, is accepted and he will return to his former position.
Ex Badger star will coach football for two years at the American School in Campathy of Kirguic Mo. He leads the Pack team and will oversee football operations after a Milwaukee win reported December 1.
Aceful, the speedy 7-year-old, is the hero of Amor ton's hopes to secure the English Derby next year. Despite youth, Whitney has transferred sole ownership to his former partner, with the horse entered in the derby under that name.
Wainee Sopa may not ride. Skeets Martie to partner Will Whitney in England next season. Will supply Sekyankes Jockey to his state for Star Bactace to Geeecuachan. Ace Reech With a Sheet up and Oniges grow. a formidable combination looms.
University of Kansas athletic board met on Wednesday to re elect George O. Foster as general manager of athletics. The football E awards went to players including Footer Jenkinson Aigle Peters Hr umage Hicks Ackerman Thornberry Mander Vincent Nichol Ickirdson Etchen Aten. Fewer Ks given. several deserving players omitted to limit numbers. No coach decision. no further applications. Foster says Yost visit not tied to Weeks candidacy.
In New Haven Connecticut Yale and Harvard held another conference to frame a long term athlete agreement and new eligibility rules. Delegates met over three tours but adjourned with progress noted yet no definite agreement. Yale delegates included Walter Camp and Henry Sargent. Harvard delegates included Professor Woolsey and A B Krambhear.
President Johnson of the American League announced the annual meeting would be held in Chicago likely next Monday with a premeeting conference between peace committees. He indicated a satisfactory compromise seemed unlikely but would be discussed in advance of any formal proposal. Concluding remarks referenced two sessions rather than a consolidating plan.
John S. Bend elected captain of the University of Nebraska football team for the 1917 season. The announcement appears in a fragmented sports column with references to other ads and imprecise details.
Hutchinson Kans reports Tim Morrigan a 70 year old local character hospitalized with kidney trouble. Once a Texas ranger and Irish immigrant thrice married with eighteen children, he says he is not sick just disused and expects to visit his farm near Lerada in a few weeks.
Iola cement units arrive for 6 000 barrels to sustain a three day plant motion. The People's Irrigation company at Carlsbad, pursuing a long sought water service improvement, replaces a wooden frame with a stone and cement structure described as nearly indestructible. The new plume will be 60 feet long and 50 feet above the Pecos river bed, crossing to carry water for the canal. Six thousand barrels of cement will be used in the construction.
Langdon residents fear foul play after Joe Harriman disappears while herding two cattle owned by Firse and his brother in Kiowa county. His brother travels to Kiowa to check on him but finds no trace of Harriman or the cattle. A Woodmen lodge search party is organized across the southwestern area to locate both Harriman and the missing herd.
The Karens university team travels Thursday to challenge the locals for the championship. The focus squad is described as exceptionally strong this year after recent wide-margin wins over Kansas City Schmelzers and Independence Athlete Club. Kansas University earlier defeated Willam Jewell on its home court.
In Hill City Kansas, S R Funk Rouser attempted suicide twice with a revolver after a holiday break. One shot grazed above the temple, the other entered the eye area. Doctors Morey and Parker removed the ball, and though there is hope for recovery, Funk remains rational and expresses a wish to die.
New York reports a devastating fire at William C. Le Genitre’s estate in Ashland News notes Westchester County. The blaze destroyed an esteemed art collection including Oriental treasures, portraits, and gifts from Japanese officials. The Metropolitan Museum of Art mourns the loss of works donated by Le Gendre, with many notable items across American presidents and prominent families.
The manuscript by Eamond Clarence Stedman titled a Witchcraft and other works were buried in the blaze. The clock collection including Norman Austrian French Old English and American pieces suffered total loss along with General Le Gendre’s vases and Japanese bronzes. Also destroyed were a silver service, carved animals, temple carvings, and a travel manuscript Notes of Travels in Formosa saved only in part. A letter from Mrs SH Newser recalls Electric Bitters aiding her recovery from years of indigestion and related ailments.
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